There seems to be a dividing line when it comes to Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master as it has its strong supporters and serious detractors with a few of us scattered somewhere in the middle. However, no matter what you thought of it if you’re a fan of Anderson’s work you’re likely already looking forward to his next film, Inherent Vice.
Based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel of the same name, the story follows 1960s stoner P.I. Larry “Doc” Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix) who is hired by an ex-girlfriend to investigate the disappearance of her wealthy lover.
As of now Phoenix is the only confirmed actor attached, though Charlize Theron has been rumored for a role, though which role is still up for question, though we may know more very soon.
Today the unofficial Paul Thomas Anderson fan site Cigarettes & Red Vines reports Warner Bros. is stepping in with financing and shooting is expected to begin this month with “PTA is still meeting with actors for some of the smaller roles.”
If you’d like to fuel the rumor mill, you could suggest Vince Vaughn and Robert Pattinson could be in line to co-star as the two have been seen out partying with Phoenix in Los Angeles. Of course, that’s just idle gossip, but still fun nonetheless.
This will be the first time Warner Bros. specifically has financed a PTA film, even though their sister distributor New Line released Anderson’s Magnolia and Boogie Nights.
Additionally, Anderson will reteam with cinematographer Robert Elswit, with whom he worked with on all his previous films other than The Master, on which he worked with Mihai Malaimare Jr. for the first time while shooting in 70mm. Word is Inherent Vice will be shot entirely on 35mm.
